What is Wellness Guard?
Tired of ending the day with screen fatigue and strained eyes? It's easy to lose track of time when you're focused on work. Wellness Guard is a simple, no-fuss application for Linux that helps you build healthier work habits by enforcing the screen breaks.
Problem
Users working long hours on computers often forget to take regular screen breaks, leading to eye strain, mental fatigue, and burnout.
Solution
A Linux desktop app that automatically enforces screen breaks at user-defined intervals, locking the screen to remind users to pause and rest their eyes or stretch. Example: Set a 20-minute work sprint followed by a 5-minute break enforced by the app.
Customers
Remote workers, developers, and professionals (especially Linux users) who spend extended periods in focused work sessions.
Unique Features
Linux-first focus (less common than macOS/Windows alternatives), minimalist design prioritizing enforced breaks over complex analytics, and local operation without cloud dependencies.
User Comments
Reduces eye strain effectively
Simpler than manual timers
Seamless integration with Linux workflows
Improves focus during work sprints
Lacks mobile sync
Traction
Newly launched (Product Hunt launch date: May 27, 2024), early-stage traction with ~500 GitHub stars (as per repo activity), listed as 'Product of the Day' on Product Hunt.
Market Size
The 1.1 billion global knowledge workforce (World Bank) with growing remote work adoption – 28% of global employees work remotely (Owl Labs 2023).
